Fast Restoration after a House Flood

You have a matter of days to restore your house after a flood if you want to avoid high costs and long-lasting damage. You can take the necessary steps in the first few days after a flood by knowing what actions are vital in restoring your home back to its former condition.


You should call your homeowners' insurance company immediately.

You may be in shock; however, you must contact your homeowners' insurance company and make a claim quickly. You should ideally do this within the first 24 hours after a flood has occurred. By making a claim, your insurer can take over much of the restoration process.

You should hire a professional restoration service.

After calling your insurer, you should then retain a professional restoration service. The service can work with your insurer and make sure the costs are covered. They can also get you a fair settlement from your insurer to pay for the restoration.

You should leave upholstered items in the house for servicing.

You may be tempted to remove your furniture and heavy draperies and set them out to dry on the lawn or elsewhere. However, you should leave them in the house to be cleaned by the restoration service.

You should be on guard for mold.

Your restoration services should include mold remediation. Mold grows in hidden places like under the floor matting and inside your drapery lining. Your restoration service can remove the mold or stop it from taking root.